On Saturday, Harry Kane put on a stellar performance, scoring three goals in Bayern Munich’s dominant 8-1 victory over Mainz 05. This feat not only contributed to Bayern’s win but also marked a significant milestone in Bundesliga history, as Kane became the first player to score at least twice in eight separate games during his debut Bundesliga season.
Kane’s remarkable display also saw him match Uwe Seeler’s record for the most goals scored in a debut Bundesliga campaign, reaching an impressive tally of 30 goals. Bayern’s coach, Thomas Tuchel, showered praise on Kane, expressing full confidence in his abilities. Tuchel emphasized Kane’s exceptional qualities as a player and a leader, describing him as a valuable asset to the team.
The decision to bring Kane to Bayern proved to be a wise one, according to Tuchel, as the English captain consistently delivers outstanding performances week after week. Kane’s recent exploits include a brace in Bayern’s 3-0 victory over Lazio, propelling the team into the Champions League quarter-finals.
Currently, Bayern sits in second place in the Bundesliga standings with 57 points, trailing behind leaders Bayer Leverkusen by seven points. Kane’s opening goal in the 13th minute set the tone for Bayern’s dominant display against Mainz, with Leon Goretzka adding another shortly after.
Despite a brief resurgence from Mainz with Nadiem Amiri’s free kick, Kane swiftly restored Bayern’s control with another goal just before halftime. The second half saw Bayern overpowering Mainz, with Thomas Mueller and Jamal Musiala adding to the goal tally. Notably, Serge Gnabry’s creative flick and Goretzka’s stoppage-time header further solidified Bayern’s emphatic victory.
